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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,137.54, 9,849.78 and 3,907.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,137.54, 9,849.78 and 3,907.32 is: 5,392.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,137.54 : 9,849.78 = 3,907.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,137.54/9,849.78 = 3,907.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,137.54x = 9,849.78 × 3,907.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,137.54x = 38,486,242.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,486,242.39/7,137.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.09

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